FELCO 442 - Snake Tongue Weeder - Forged Boron Steel - Premium Deep Root Weed Puller

FELCO 442 - Snake Tongue Weeder - Forged Boron Steel - Premium Deep Root Weed Puller

Eradicating stubborn weeds from manicured lawns and tight garden rows requires a tool that can pierce deep into the root zone without damaging adjacent turf or prized plants. The FELCO 442 Snake Tongue Weeder features a highly specialised, dual-pronged notched tip designed to lock onto deep taproots, providing the precision and leverage needed to lift invasive growth out cleanly from the core.

Best For
Lawn care specialists, greenkeepers, and dedicated home gardeners looking for a premium, heavy-duty hand tool to remove deep-rooted weeds like dandelions and thistles from lawns and packed garden borders.

Key Features

• Heavy-Duty Forged Boron Steel: Meticulously forged from ultra-tough boron steel to eliminate the risk of bending or twisting under heavy leverage, ensuring reliable performance in hardened soils.
• Sharp Snake-Tongue Blade: Features a long, narrow, and exceptionally sharp dual-pronged blade that slips effortlessly into the earth to isolate, loosen, and pull out deep weed roots cleanly.
• FSC Ash Wood Drop Handle: Fitted with a beautifully shaped, comfortable ash-drop handle crafted from FSC-certified timber, offering an ergonomic grip and excellent hand control during precision work.
• Manually Oiled Iconic Red Grip: Finished with FELCO's signature red handle accents that are hand-oiled with a natural, linen-based formula, keeping the tool completely phthalate-free and comfortable for long sessions.
• Handmade Craftsmanship with Lifetime Guarantee: Exquisitely handmade in the Netherlands and backed by a comprehensive lifetime guarantee, providing total peace of mind for your horticultural investment.
• Integrated Leather Carry Strap: Equipped with a rugged leather wrist strap threaded securely through the timber handle for efficient transport around the garden and easy hanging storage.

Sizes Available

• Available in 325 mm Total Length 

Specifications

• Brand: FELCO
• Model: 442
• Tool Type: Snake Tongue Weeder / Deep Taproot Extractor
• Blade Material: Forged Boron Steel
• Handle Material: FSC Ash Wood (Linen-Based Oiled)
• Strap Material: Premium Leather
• Length (Net): 325 mm
• Depth (Net): 30 mm
• Weight (Net): 0.124 kg (124 g)
• Weight (Gross): 0.1241 kg (124 g)
• Country of Origin: Handmade in the Netherlands
• Warranty: Lifetime Guarantee

Ideal For (Uses)

• Extracting deep-rooted dandelions, plantains, and thistles from lawns without leaving large, unsightly holes in the turf
• Navigating narrow gaps between closely spaced perennial flowers, herbs, and groundcovers to remove competing weeds
• Loosening stubborn, long weed roots in heavy clay, rocky soils, or around raised vegetable garden perimeters